SAOI Network Videography Group at Wallis Arms Hotel
Mushera’s Paddy Keeffe
I only knew Mushera’s Paddy Keeffe as a very old man
He was then in the twilight of his long life span
The physical wear of time on him did show
With a cane’s assistance he was walking slow
Ireland’s best two mile hurdler when in his life’s prime
Though this is going back many decades in time
Few in Ireland could match it with him on his day
The best of Mushera Valley of him one can say [read more …] “Mushera’s Paddy Keeffe”
Hollymount NS awarded at FÍS Film Project Awards
Hollymount NS was delighted to take part in this year’s Fís Film project.
What is the FÍS Film Project? FÍS is a successful film project currently thriving in primary schools across Ireland. The initiative encourages children to explore the medium of film in the primary classroom developing essential skills in moving-image literacy, communication, teamwork, visual arts and even numeracy … oh yes, and it’s also lots of fun! (http://www.fisfilmproject.ie/ 5th Nov 2014).
The Junior Room developed and created a film entitled ‘The Fairytale of Hollymount NS’, based on a tale about Snow White who decided to send her dwarfs and the three little pigs to see the ‘best school in Ireland!’ Every child in the class took part in the piece. The final project was submitted to Tralee Education Centre. The film was screened in Siamsa Tíre as part of Kerry Film Festival and Hollymount NS was presented with a plaque in recognition of the project.
We were delighted to be told that the film had been forwarded to Fís Film National committee for consideration. We were invited to [read more …] “Hollymount NS awarded at FÍS Film Project Awards”
A little bit of us will be seen all over the world this Christmas
There’s thrilling news this morning that a photo of part of the Harry Clarke stained glass window (Adoration of the Magi) in St.Patrick’s Church Millstreet has been selected by An Post as one of three specially commissioned stamps for this Christmas. So a little bit of Millstreet will be seen all over the world this Christmas on letters and packages.
We featured the stained glass previously when it appeared on Fr.James McSweeney’s website 2u.ie. The photographer Bill Power is from Mitchelstown has an interest in Harry Clarke’s stained glass, has outlined in a nice piece how it all came about:
MY PHOTOGRAPH GOES GLOBAL
It’s official – the news that I’ve had to sit on for a few months.
“One of this year’s three Irish CHRISTMAS STAMPS is a photograph that I was commissioned to take in May by An Post. I won’t have the [read more …] “A little bit of us will be seen all over the world this Christmas”
AIB Mortgage Friday
AIB Bank Millstreet will open from 8am to 8pm on Friday 14th November 2014 as part of AIB Mortgage Awareness month. If you intend buying, building or renovating within the next 12/24months, we would like to invite you to meet our mortgage advisor on the day to discuss how you can be mortgage ready.
Please click on the brochure (above right) to see the timetable of the Mortgage Awareness Fridays at other branches which might be more convenient for you.
November In Millstreet
Old Clara is covered in the gray fogs of rain
And brown storm water is gurgling in every roadside drain
And the sun behind gray clouds is hidden away
And cattle in farm sheds are bellowing for silage or hay
The low gray clouds tell that [read more …] “November In Millstreet”
Charity Gala Floral Demonstration
Macroom Flower & Garden Club – Charity Gala Floral Demonstration
By Theresa Collins (AOIFA) Tipperary entitled “Christmas is Coming”
Thursday 13th of November 8.00pm at Coolcower House, supporting
Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Macroom Branch of Meals on Wheels
Tickets and further details 087-9821708 and 086-3046608
U15 Hurling Semi Final
U15 Hurling Championship Semi-Final
MILLSTREET v DONERAILE
Weds 5th Nov @ 7.30pm in Millstreet
Audio: RCB preview of the Munster Junior Quarter Final
https://soundcloud.com/weekly-sports-show/martin-downes-naomh-eoin-munster-club-preview
Martin Downes Chairman Naomh Eoin GAA club previews their Munster Junior Football Quarter Final against Millstreet
Millstreet v Naomh Eoin (Loop Head, Co. Clare), 2:30pm Sunday Nov 9th in Mallow
Raidió Corca Baiscinn is a community owned and run radio station based in West Clare.
[read more …] “Audio: RCB preview of the Munster Junior Quarter Final”
Missing foot beagle
A foot beagle went missing
in the
Cloghoulabeg/Liscahane area
on
Sunday.
She is thirteen months old and overweight.
If you have seen her please contact
Connie 087 9064530
Regional Report 1241 – 4th November
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1241 from Millstreet . Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this the first Tuesday in November. The change of time and the end of our long hot Summer has left us reaching for warmer clothes and turning up the heat.
But it remained fine at the weekend for Halloween. Little children dressed in all sorts of scary outfits went from house to house singing and dancing to earn the goody bags, before rushing off to the next place. Some places sent up sparking fireworks as the little ones gazed skywords in awe of it all.
As so we are into the Month of November,the month of the Holy Souls when our thoughts turn to prayers for our dear departed.
Special indulgences, applicable to the Holy Souls , can be gained from November 1-8 by those who visit a graveyard and praying for the dead.followed by confession and Holy Communion.
Blessing of Graves will take place at the Graves in Millstreet on Sunday next Nov 9th ,starting with the Churchyard Cemetry after 11.30 Mass ,St Mary’s at 12.45 and Drishane 1pm.
Special candles for placing on the graves, will be Blessed at all masses at the weekend.
And at the end of the month a special Mass will be said for all those who passed away in the last 12 months.
Eucharistic Adoration will be held at the usual times during the week and confessions on Saturday from 12.30 to 1pm.
Wedding of Maura and Simon
The wedding of Maura Sheahan and Simon Foley took place on August 9th 2014 at St.Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, officiated by Cannon John Fitzgerald, with a reception later that day at The Malton, Killarney. Thanks to Maura for the photos which were taken by photographer Ian Cronin at her home in Cloughoula, St.Patrick’s Church, and Drishane. [see more photos]
Talk on Food Intolerance in Aubane
On Tuesday 11th November at 8.00 pm at Aubane Community Centre. Therese from Lorisian will give a talk on Food Intolerance and people can be tested on the night. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. We would also like to acknowledge that Reens Pharmacy Millstreet are sponsoring this night.
Official Presentation of Marymount Fundraising Cheque
Sincere thanks was also expressed for Seán & Matthew of The Pub for making the venue so very welcoming for the occasion. Let’s observe some 24 more pictures from the uplifting occasion and we salute especially “the two kind gentlemen” from the organising committee who truly gave 150% of their time and skill to the overall inspiring project. It is quite likely that the final amount will have reached an amazing €7,500.00 – far beyond the original target of €5,000.00. All results of the various prizes will be on our website next week. All but all of the prizes have now been personally delivered by a most dedicated member of
[read more …] “Official Presentation of Marymount Fundraising Cheque”
Minor Football League Semi-Final
Rebel Óg North Minor Football League Semi-Final
MILLSTREET 1-12 KILSHANNIG 3-10
Sunday 2nd Nov at 5.30pm in Millstreet
Kilshannig rally to overcome Millstreet | the Corkman
Parish Newsletter – Holy Souls – 2nd November
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed – 2nd November, 2014
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS: MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY
10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.
Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:
RECENT DEATHS: Timmy Joe Ring, Killarney & Cullen; Der Kelleher, Knocknashinnagh [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – Holy Souls – 2nd November”
Preparing for Friday’s CD Launch by Millstreet Community Singers
Concert at St Finbarr’s Cathedral Cork Fri. 7th at 8 pm to Honour Centenary of WW1
A superb Concert at St Finbarr’s Cathedral, Cork on Fri. 7th November at 8 pm to honour the Centenary of WW1. Music and readings, poetry, band, soprano, organist and choir. Tickets €10.00 each at door. We thank Marie McCarthy of Berrings for this important notice. (S.R.)
Superbly Talented “Strings” Musical Group Appearing in Scartaglin on Saturday, 15th November 2014
We thank Emer Twomey for sharing the following feature on our website and sincere thanks to Geraldine Dennehy for the much appreciated splendid pictures. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The fiddle group ‘Strings’ was first set up in 2011 by Emer Twomey to promote the learning of fiddle playing and the learning of traditional music particularly that of Sliabh Luachra in the Millstreet area.
In 2012 ‘Strings’ were invited to the North Atlantic fiddle convention in Derry. They took part in the youth fiddle camp & performed one of Neil Martin new compositions ‘100 Fiddlers at 55° North’
The current group of young fiddlers in ‘Strings’ are (fiddle) Sarah Dennehy, Anna Buckley, Patrick Buckley, Orlaith Twomey, Leah Murphy, Niamh Smyth, Hannah O’Regan, Linda Desmond, Katie Hickey, Lisa Fitzgerald, Siobhán Cronin, Meabh Buckley, Eabha Sheehan, Orla Twomey, Daniel O’ Callaghan, Katie Linehan, Katie Crowley, Conor Daly, Bridelle Cronin and Alanna Barry & (keyboard) Diarmuid Cronin, Darragh Twomey, Gemma O’ Regan & Bridelle Cronin.
It promises to be a great night of music, song, dance & history of the great Sliabh Luachra tradition.
Here we share some more of Geraldine’s excellent [read more …] “Superbly Talented “Strings” Musical Group Appearing in Scartaglin on Saturday, 15th November 2014″
Breeda & Edward Providing Superb “Meals on Wheels”
A Halloween Visit to Justin’s Photographic Studio in West End!
Beauty and fashion night in Cullen Community Centre
Getting ready for Christmas
Why not call to Cullen Community Centre next Thursday night the 6th November for a beauty and fashion night.
Eileen from Aloe Vera will give a talk on the benefits of Aloe Vera as well as skincare tips from the Sonya Collection.
Patsy from Patsy’s Style Options will have her Captain Torture range of winter clothing.
Michelle from Stella and Dot jewellery will finish your outfit off with exclusive jewellery pieces.
Entry is free of charge.
7- 9pm
Raffle tickets will be sold with lots of spot prizes.
Light refreshments will also be available.
All raffle tickets sold will go towards Cullen’s newly refurbished Community Centre.
You are under no obligation to purchase, just a fun ladies evening.
All welcome.
Millstreet Golf Society
Millstreet Golf Society
02/11/2014
Blarney GC – Champagne Scramble
11:30 John O’ Keeffe Trevor O’ Connor Edmond Coffey
11:38 Colin Feeley Gordon O’ Keeffe Billy Austin
11:46 Noel O’ Connor John Twomey Tadgh Collins
11:54 Denis Hickey Frankie Reen Paddy Roche
12:02 Colm O’ Connor Jeremiah Keating John Randles
12:10 Tim Kiely John O’ Sullivan Connie Roche
Recording of Duhallow’s Historic Graves – Information Evening on 11th November 2014 at IRD Duhallow
Recording of Duhallow’s Historic Graves – Information Evening November 11th 2014
Following a very successful programme on how to Care, Conserve and Record Duhallow’s Historic Graveyards we are now calling out to all communities within Duhallow on how we can further develop this programme. All Community members interested in recording the stories of the historic graveyards in their area using 21st century technology are invited to attend an information session at the James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket on the 11th of November 2014 at 7.30p.m. John Tierney of Eachtra Archeological Projects will be speaking at this event. The information session is free for everyone but we ask that people register for the session by contacting Mary Creedon on 029 60633. Light refreshments will be served on the night and all are welcome.
We thank Mary Creedon of IRD Duhallow for this important notice. (S.R.)
Early Preparation for Festive Season at Herlihy’s Centra
Celebrating Halloween 2014 at Millstreet Library
Cork ’20’ on TG4 tonight
On TG4 TV tonight @ 11:30pm: Motorsport Ireland has
action, news and interviews from the
2014 Cork 20 Rally in Millstreet
( Wed, Oct 29th @ 23:30 )
The first part of the rally coverage was TG4 last week, and can be seen here on the TG4 Player
Ed Smith’s Tribute To The Millstreet Junior Footballers
2014 – 10 – 28 Ed Smith’s Tribute To The Millstreet Junior Footballers County Win On TodayFM Radio 101.8FM – with a special mention for the late Connie Hickey (Chico), and all the ladies in the background.
“Millstreets Green and Gold” by the Kelt
THE KELT BANDS New Single, Millstreets Green and Gold
A tribute to Millstreets County Winning Junior Team
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Millstreet’s Green and Gold
by The Kelts
Chorus
Hon the Sraid is the roar and we’ll fight for every score,
we’ll stand beside each other come what may,
When the final whistle blows, every one of us will know,
they gave it all for Millstreets Green and Gold.
Two thousand and fourteen what a year for the Gold and Green,
We always hoped we’d see those days again,
T’was inside in Pairc Ui Rinn,
The county final we did win,
so boys it’s time to celebrate again
Chorus
Many heroes in our team like Tadgh Collins from Doneen,
Dinny Twomey and Pa Coleman evergreen,
Young Beircheart is our rock, Danny Riordan and The Brock ,
Four Murphys, Two Sheehans in our flock.
So we say to our Captain now Michael Vaughan take a bow,
Kevin Crowley always gets us through somehow,
Let the ball be big or small sure Mark Ellis catches all,
And three cheers for the panel big and small.
Chorus
That great night in Pairc Uí Rinn,
Four great subs we did bring in,
Patrick Randles, Denis Kiely, Dave McCaul,
Cathal Crowleys futures bright, sure he scored 1-1 that night
Up above us CHICO’S dancing with delight.
Chorus
Of our club we are so proud, we will sing it aloud,
remembering past heroes on the way,
Coleman, Hartnett, Dinny Long, Humphrey Kelleher
so strong and many more we can’t fit in our song
So let the bonfires all burn bright, all over ‘Sraid tonight,
Let young and old remember this great day,
Our Bainisteoirs, We salute you, William, Thomas, Donagh too
and everyone who made this dream come true .
Chorus
Written By Connie Linehan
Performed by the Kelts-Connie Linehan, Tom Flahive & Pat Bucke.
Thanks for supporting Bake Sale at Millstreet Community School
A big thank you to everyone who supported the Bake Sale in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation which took place in Millstreet Community School on Thursday 23rd October. So many students, parents and teachers baked for the event – a magnificent team effort. A wonderfully wide variety of cakes and buns were provided and thankfully everything baked was bought by 4pm! Thanks also to everyone who b
ought items, especially to members of the community who were able to call into the school in the afternoon to make a purchase and have a cup of tea. Two more words of thanks – one to the Transition Year ‘youth for justice’ group who organised the whole event and the other to Herlihy’s Centra for agreeing not to sell chocolate bars on the day in the school canteen and for donating a box of cookies to the sale. A total of €687 was raised. A fantastic achievement!
